Ridgell's Originals

Marsha and I have been married 43 years as of last Thursday, May 19.

We have raised two great kids.

We have 5 grandkids that are doing really well.  Loving God and Jesus.  And, based on the awards they are getting at the end of school, they are smart, athletic, and popular.  And they live their faith.

We have made a Kingdom difference.  Helped a lot of people decide to follow Jesus.  Helped heal a lot of people who were wounded on that journey.

And here is how we did it.

We never stopped following Jesus.

Never stopped loving each other.  No matter what.

Were sorry for the bad and worked to fix it.

Forgave.

Kissed lots.

I am forever thankful Marsha said yes.

I picked well.  She is a keeper.  She was the right one for me to do life with.

When you want to hear about Jesus, find me.  When you want to see Jesus, find her.  Which makes us a pretty good team for the Lord.

She is strong in those areas I am not not. We complete each other.

So here is how you can stay married 43 years.

Love Jesus.  Go to church.  Raise your kids in faith.  Love your grands and be in their lives.  Help others.  Forgive.  Kiss.  Hold hands.  Don't quit.

Repeat.

So thanks God for putting us together.  I am a better man and I am still your follower because of her.  Thank you for all the incredible ways you have blessed us for 43 years.  I don't know what happens next or how long we have left, but this we promise.  We will love you and we will love each other.  You can take care of the rest.